todders:
Up here they are actually quite common if you spend any time in areas they are known to be. I was baiting bear for my .’06 hunt and was able to take pictures of a buck in velvet. Also had a friend whose house was in that area who had a nice buck and others coming into his feeder. That buck was shot in the rifle season by someone not in the know who went to register his prize and was promptly made aware of his mistake… He was fined and the buck confiscated. It was mounted and I believe resides in the Three Lakes High School now. There are probably three areas around here where if you spend any time at all you will see them!!!
Mark